Is Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits Coverage Required?
Disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage is required for all employees in the horse racing industry except as indicated below.
Disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage is not required for jockeys, apprentice jockeys, exercise persons, employees of trainers or owners who are licensed under Article 2 or Article 4 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and who are covered by the New York Jockey Injury Fund, Inc. for workers' compensation, as they are excluded from the definition of employees for disability and Paid Family Leave benefits.